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International
Republican Institute
1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-9450
(202) 408-9462 fax
www.iri.org | @IRIGlobal
About the International Republican Institute (IRI)
The International Republican Institute (IRI), an international non-profit, non-governmental
organization (NGO), dedicated to promoting democracy worldwide, with projects in more than
50 countries worldwide and more than 30 overseas offices, has an immediate opening for a
Program Assistant position in its Rabat, Morocco office. Candidates must possess strong
knowledge and interest in Moroccan politics and be able to operate in a fast-paced
environment. A university degree, fluency in English, French and Arabic, as well as Moroccan
citizenship is required. Amazigh language skills are also a benefit.
Job Summary
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI, and demonstrating the
core values in their day to day operations.
The Program Assistant (PA) is the entry level position at IRI. As a junior member of the team,
the Program Assistant will provide administrative and programmatic support for current and
developing programs in Morocco.
The PA will collaborate closely with the Office Manager/Accountant, the Program Officers and
the Program Coordinators on IRI’s programs from both an organizational and financial
standpoint. The PA must have strong organizational skills.
The PA will be evaluated based on his/her ability to carry out functions in a satisfactory way and
on his/her contribution to a positive working atmosphere in the office. An additional measure
will be his/her ability to operate in a team environment and support positive growth, both
programmatically and personally, with colleagues.
The job duties of the Program Assistant includes, but is not limited, to the following:
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Assists with managing and preparing budgets and financial reports.
Drafts contracts and assists with oversight of contractual obligations.
Prepares accounting reconciliations for trainers and consultants.
Assists with the implementation of all IRI programs in Morocco.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy worldwide
International
Republican Institute
1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-9450
(202) 408-9462 fax
www.iri.org | @IRIGlobal
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Assists with research related to project proposals and program activities.
Assists with monitoring, reporting and analyzing political developments in Morocco,
especially as they relate to IRI objectives and activities.
Updates databases, program summaries, and weekly reports.
Assists with logistics and attends IRI trainings and workshops.
Performs basic office upkeep in coordination with the Office Manager/Accountant,
including: stock office supplies, assist with clerical duties (copying, faxing) and perform
general reception duties – answering phone, greeting visitors, etc.
Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, International Relations
or related field.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in Arabic, French and English.
Amazigh facility also desired.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge required for the job.
Willingness to travel internally in Morocco.
Submission Guidelines
Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, CV and three references to Ms. Rajaa
Zahouani, [email protected]. Deadline for the submission of applications is October 31, 2016.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
IMPORTANT: The work performed at IRI is solely the property of IRI. Any work prepared,
created or performed is not be to reviewed, disseminated, disclosed, copied, distributed or
used for any purpose other than for the benefit of IRI and the projects in the candidate’s
portfolio.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy worldwide